The short answer
Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) measures Iron, TIBC and Iron Saturation % plus 1 more from a standard blood draw. At TestWell it costs $32.99 plus a $6 lab fee, requires an 8–12 hour fast, and results post in 2–5 business days. Physician-authorized with no doctor's visit or insurance needed; draw at Quest or Labcorp.
Hospital Lab
$170
cash pay
Other Labs
$55
+ lab fees
TestWell
$32.99
+ $6 lab fee
This comprehensive iron panel combines serum iron, TIBC, and ferritin into a single test for the most complete assessment of iron status. It can detect iron deficiency (even before anemia develops), iron overload, and chronic disease-related iron changes. It's particularly valuable for women with heavy periods, athletes, vegetarians, and anyone with unexplained fatigue.
3-test iron workup: Iron, TIBC, and Ferritin. Together these distinguish iron deficiency, iron overload (hemochromatosis), and anemia of chronic disease.
Anyone with fatigue, hair thinning, restless legs, heavy menstrual bleeding, or unexplained anemia. The most efficient single-draw iron workup before starting supplements.
Sample Type
Blood draw
Fasting
Required
Results In
2–5 business days
Performed At
Quest or Labcorp
4 biomarkers tested · 3 measured, 1 calculated from them
Your Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) results will include values for each of the 4 biomarkers tested, along with reference ranges. Results are reviewed by a licensed physician before being released to your secure portal.
If any values fall outside the normal range, your report will include guidance on what that may mean and recommended next steps. You'll receive an email notification when your results are ready, typically within 2–5 business days.
Typical reference range layout
Lab reports show where your value sits relative to established reference intervals—your physician interprets this in context for you.
Fasting for 8–12 hours recommended. Morning draw preferred. Stop iron supplements 24 hours before.
A Iron Panel (Iron, TIBC & Ferritin) test costs $32.99 at TestWell — $38.99 all-in when ordered alone, because the $6 lab processing fee is charged once per order, with no draw fee or physician fee added. Ordered directly from the labs' own consumer sites, the closest equivalent lists at $59.00 at Quest Health (list prices checked Sep 12, 2026; see the notes on how the products differ). Hospital outpatient labs typically bill around $170.00 self-pay for the same test, and often more. With insurance, what you pay depends on your deductible and your plan's negotiated rate; TestWell's price is fixed before the draw and is HSA/FSA-eligible.
| Where you order | Price | One test, all-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TestWell (drawn at Quest or Labcorp) | $32.99 | $38.99 | Includes the one $6 lab processing fee, charged once per order |
| Quest Health (Quest Diagnostics' own site) | $59.00 | $59.00 | Iron, TIBC and ferritin at both · list price checked Sep 12, 2026 |
| Hospital outpatient lab, self-pay (typical) | $170.00 | $170.00 | Reference figure; hospital charges vary widely by facility and are often higher |
34% less than the lower lab-direct list price, for the same draw at the same lab. Lab test codes: Quest test code 5616 · BioReference code 1021-5. Competitor prices are read from the linked public pages and re-checked regularly; the labs' sites may add taxes or change prices without notice.
Compare more: Quest Diagnostics price list · Labcorp price list · Quest vs Labcorp · Lab test price checker
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
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